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Scheduling the test Best Practices Resources Application Process Educational Policy After the exam Taking the exam 3 rd Year Preview 4 th Year Preview USMLE Step 1 Educational Policy Must take prior to starting 3 rd year Must pass by December 31 st of 3 rd year If first attempt is unsuccessful, plan on re- take by November 15 th of 3 rd year If third attempt unsuccessful, reviewed by SPC for dismissal

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Scheduling the test Best Practices Resources Application Process Educational Policy After the exam Taking the exam 3 rd Year Preview 4 th Year Preview USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge Policy Take Step 2 Clinical Knowledge by November 15th Show passing score of Step 2 CK by December 31st Lack of a passing score by December 31 means eligibility for the Match and graduation is in question 5/6/20154

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Scheduling the test Best Practices Resources Application Process Educational Policy After the exam Taking the exam 3 rd Year Preview 4 th Year Preview USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills Educational Policy Must take Step 2 CS by November 15 th of fourth year Must pass Step 2CS by February of fourth year if want to remain in Match Must pass Step 2 CS before two Wednesdays preceding commencement in order to graduate Receive financial aid for registration in fall and spring disbursements….must budget!!! Can take time off from clerkships/electives/selectives for exam 5/6/20155

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Scheduling the test Best Practices Resources Application Process Educational Policy After the exam Taking the exam 3 rd Year Preview 4 th Year Preview USMLE Fees For Students and Graduates of Medical Schools in the United States and Canada Accredited by the LCME or AOA Fees are included in Financial Aid Package Half dispersed in the Fall Half dispersed in the Spring Students must be reminded to budget for registration and travel 2015 FeesEffective Dates for 2015 Fees Step 1$590* Three month eligibility periods beginning November 1, 2014 - January 31, 2015 and ending October 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015 Step 2 CK$590* Step 1 and 2CK $70 Eligibility Period Extension (requests received starting January 1, 2015) Step 2 CS $1,250For completed applications received starting January 1, 2015.

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Scheduling the test Best Practices Resources Application Process Educational Policy After the exam Taking the exam 3 rd Year Preview 4 th Year Preview Scheduling the test Computer exam offered at Prometric testing centers Testing centers located all over US Contact Prometric when you get the permit Use 800 number or check the WEB Appointments made on a first come first serve basis May also call local centers directly 10 centers in NC –Asheville, Charlotte, Greensboro, Greenville, Raleigh, Wilmington

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Scheduling the test Best Practices Resources Application Process Educational Policy After the exam Taking the exam 3 rd Year Preview 4 th Year Preview Taking the exam MUST BRING ID AND SCHEDULING PERMIT!!! No personal items allowed (leave in locker) Bring lunch, 1/2 hour for lunch May practice exam at Prometic for a fee 7 hour exam administered in 7 blocks of 50 questions Finite break time, you decide when to take it